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What the mortgage process press and forums are saying · updated
From the press
HousingWire, "The appraisal gap in 2026" ·

HHHunt names CFO Ann Kelly as next CEO in 2027 C-suite reset

Buck Hunt to remain chairman and lead new venture, as executive shuffle elevates Steve Brant to CFO
Scotsman Guide News ·

Federal agencies were actively rehiring as DOGE buyout program unfolded last year

More than 20,000 buyout departures have been matched to new hires, though HUD has restored only a small share of its losses The post Federal agencies were actively rehiring as DOGE buyout program…
National Mortgage News ·

Ex-Fed nominee Shelton tapped to advise Treasury's Bessent

The Department of the Treasury has picked Judy Shelton, an economist and former nominee for the Federal Reserve Board, to be a counselor in Secretary Scott Bessent's office.
HUD FHA Mortgagee Letters ·

Rocky Mountain Housing Innovations Spotlighted at HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase

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HousingWire, "The appraisal gap in 2026" ·

Have mortgage rates peaked, or will we see even more chaos?

The month of October still has plenty of variables that can be a problem for rates
Scotsman Guide News ·

Tariffs adding to price pressures as more families face heavy debt loads

New York Fed researchers estimate that tariffs take about a year to fully affect consumer prices The post Tariffs adding to price pressures as more families face heavy debt loads appeared first on…
National Mortgage News ·

Trump establishes committee to investigate Fed's Cook

President Donald Trump announced the formation of a committee to investigate allegations of mortgage impropriety by Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook in an effort to remove her from office.
HUD FHA Mortgagee Letters ·

Great Plains Housing Innovations Spotlighted at HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase

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HousingWire, "The appraisal gap in 2026" ·

Ashton Woods leans into discipline as orders and margins slide

Net new orders fell 6.7% and gross margin slid to 22.7% as incentives and land costs pressured returns
Scotsman Guide News ·

Trump escalates Lisa Cook feud, forms committee to investigate mortgage fraud allegations

Cook’s legal counsel shares ‘grave doubts’ about the legitimacy of a planned hearing at the White House The post Trump escalates Lisa Cook feud, forms committee to investigate mortgage fraud…
National Mortgage News ·

Place rivals mortgage fintechs with Ardley acquisition

The move brings yet another real estate platform under the company's wing, which claims to have 20% of the nation's homeowners in its ecosystem.
HUD FHA Mortgagee Letters ·

Southwest Housing Innovations Spotlighted at HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase

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HousingWire, "The appraisal gap in 2026" ·

Inside eXp Con 2026: High energy, AI and a push to help agents win

Nearly 4,000 agents from 20 countries heard product launches and a Gary Vaynerchuk keynote speech on content and AI
Scotsman Guide News ·

CRE finance executives brace for a tougher year ahead

Optimism evaporates as the sector confronts higher rates, maturing loans and weaker fundamentals, new survey reveals The post CRE finance executives brace for a tougher year ahead appeared first on…
National Mortgage News ·

Rocket, United Wholesale Mortgage add new members to c-suite

NEXA Lending also welcomed Andrew Deyo as leader of its Business Development Marketing program, and Flyhomes added three members to its leadership team.
HUD FHA Mortgagee Letters ·

Midwest Housing Innovations Spotlighted at HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase

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HousingWire, "The appraisal gap in 2026" ·

Why immigration enforcement is colliding with the housing shortage

Builders report 60% to 80% crew losses in some markets, while September net orders fell 19.5%, Wolfe says
Scotsman Guide News ·

Consumers’ inflation expectations move higher as cost-of-living frustrations build

University of Michigan survey highlights mounting anxiety over prices and the cost of living The post Consumers’ inflation expectations move higher as cost-of-living frustrations build appeared first…
National Mortgage News ·

Newrez JV with eXp brings 340K agent deals into play

Newrez's Revenos Mortgage JV with eXp Realty, its 14th, taps a network that closed 340,000+ sides last year, as the lender touts disclosures amid rising RESPA steering suits.
HousingWire, "The appraisal gap in 2026" ·

TransUnion, Equifax debut ‘score later’ tools for mortgage lenders

New workflows let lenders pull credit files without scores and add them later
Scotsman Guide News ·

Investor mortgages are thriving with typical homebuyers sidelined

Lenders are flocking to a market that the White House moved to curtail. Rental investors are reaping the benefits. The post Investor mortgages are thriving with typical homebuyers sidelined appeared…
National Mortgage News ·

Lenders tighten credit as rate hikes shrink refi market

Among the products disappearing from menus in September included those for cash-out refis and investor home purchases, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.
HousingWire, "The appraisal gap in 2026" ·

Senior housing wealth tops $15 trillion for the first time

The milestone comes as borrowing costs remain elevated
Scotsman Guide News ·

Industry Watch: Lenders locking down conforming loan limits

Vice Capital Markets, TransUnion and NAMB are among the other mortgage-related entities with notable news over the past month The post Industry Watch: Lenders locking down conforming loan limits…
National Mortgage News ·

LoanDepot pact points to option for funding in tough market

The uncommitted financing based on REO assets has some risks to manage, but can serve as a less expensive borrowing source as mortgage business strains grow.
HousingWire, "The appraisal gap in 2026" ·

Benutech’s Brian Fox on a blind spot in reverse mortgage servicing

The company reviewed nearly 35,000 active loans, with more than 20% receiving poor or failing grades due to severe title discrepancies
Scotsman Guide News ·

Waller breaks with Warsh on Fed forward guidance, hints at October rate hold

Fed governor favors indirect forecasting with ‘the flavor of forward guidance’ The post Waller breaks with Warsh on Fed forward guidance, hints at October rate hold appeared first on Scotsman Guide .
National Mortgage News ·

Mortgage rates keep spiking, but could ease by year-end

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage increased 12 basis points this week, following a 25 basis point gain seven days prior, as Treasury yields stay elevated.
On the forums
I did it! South Dublin, Ireland 500k 3.2%
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer · 2155 · 549 GOT THE KEYS! - New Build 🔑 🏡
Starting a new job immediately after closing?
r/Mortgages · 6 · 7
Update on the Hostile Seller at the Inspection of the House
r/RealEstate · 286 · 87
We did it! Phoenix, Az 522k @6% VA loan
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer · 772 · 27 GOT THE KEYS! 🔑 🏡
For those who bought a house between 2023 and 2026, what was your HHI vs your mortgage payment at the time?
r/Mortgages · 32 · 106
Buyer wants $10k after sewer scope — is this a reasonable defect/repair request?
r/RealEstate · 26 · 178
I did it!. Suburbs near ATL, 400k 5.8%
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer · 4475 · 456 GOT THE KEYS! 🔑 🏡
FT: US 10-year Treasury yields risk hitting 6% for first time since 2000, Pimco says
r/RealEstate · 206 · 81
We did it! Germany, 360k 4,07%
r/FirstTimeHomeBuyer · 1007 · 102 GOT THE KEYS! 🔑 🏡
Seller hostile at inspection of the house
r/RealEstate · 217 · 255 Homebuyer
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